Technology Intern - Hong Kong - 2027

About the role

Join Marshall Wace's 10-week Technology Internship in Hong Kong, working in-office on projects across finance, operations, risk, and trading. Gain hands-on experience in software engineering, data engineering, cybersecurity, and more, with mentoring and potential graduate opportunities.

Programme Details

• 10-week internship from May to August, location: Hong Kong, fully in-office.
• Work directly with development teams on projects supporting finance, operations, risk, and trading.
• Gain experience in devops, data engineering, cybersecurity, web development, and software engineering.
• Collaborate on impactful projects chosen by senior managers, often working in pairs.
• Receive induction, mentoring, seminars, social events, and charitable activity opportunities.
• Present your project to the Technology team at internship conclusion.

Candidate Requirements

• Ideal for innovative problem solvers with creative technology use.
• No requirement for Computer Science degree but active programming experience needed.
• Experience from internships, hackathons, or personal projects valued.
• Exceptional academic achievement and strong communication skills required.
• Teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaboration skills important.
• Open to first-year and penultimate-year students.

Responsibilities

• Hone software and programming skills while understanding business and financial markets.
• Work autonomously with support from the Technology team.
• Engage in project selection and collaborate with proposing teams.
• Contribute to projects like AI tool integration, UI development, and alert tooling.
• Participate in regular performance reviews and feedback sessions.
• Engage in firm-wide social and charitable activities.

Progression and Growth

• Top performers may receive graduate offers.
• Graduate program offers rotational roles within Technology to find best fit.
• No fixed career ladder; growth through challenging projects and mentoring.
• Opportunities for international assignments and personal development.
• Collaborate with management to shape individual growth paths.
• Focus on continuous learning and skill acceleration.